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<p>Archaeologist and adventurer <a rel="noopener" href="https://commonplacefacts.wordpress.com/?s=indiana+jones">Indiana Jones</a> doesn&#8217;t miss much, but he apparently overlooked pretty conclusive evidence of a civilization that existed long ago in a galaxy far away. Steven Spielberg, the creator of the <em>Indiana Jones </em>films, enjoyed putting tributes to <em>Star Wars </em>in <em>Raiders of the Lost Ark. </em>Several noteworthy ones would have pointed Dr. Jones to evidence of alien life, if only he had not been so distracted by searching for the Ark of the Covenant.</p>



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<p>One such scene occurs when Indiana Jones lifts a giant stone slab while in the Well of the Souls. On the stone pillar to the left of the screen is a series of hieroglyphics. One of those pictures clearly depicts the droids C3PO and R2D2.</p>



<p>These famous droids make a second appearance. The second time occurs just as Indy and Sallah lift the Ark out of its case in the same scene. On the back wall is a bigger hieroglyph of what looks like Princess Leia uploading the plans to the Death Star into R2-D2, with C-3PO standing behind them.</p>



<p>Other references to <a href="https://commonplacefacts.wordpress.com/2016/03/28/behold-the-power-of-buffy-the-jedi-master/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Star Wars</a> appear, as well. The plane Indy uses to escape from the evil Belloq and the native Hovitos warriors bears the registration number “OB-CPO,&#8221; in reference to Obi-Wan Kenobi and C3PO.</p>


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<p>In the film&#8217;s sequel, <em>Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom</em>, Indy is seen visiting a Shanghai nightclub called “Club Obi-Wan.”</p>



<p>Click here for <a href="https://commonplacefacts.wordpress.com/2018/11/09/to-boldly-go-where-no-time-lord-has-gone-before/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">other examples of surprising cameo appearances</a>.</p>
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